The Wrath & the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh

Once Upon A Time in a faraway kingdom rules a tortured boy-king with a secret. The acclaimed sadistic eighteen-year-old, Khalid, takes a wife every night only to have her mysteriously vanish by morning. Citizens can only guess what's happening behind these closed doors as they hide in horror and equal anticipation. When sixteen-year-old Shahrzads dearest friend is cursed to be King Khalid's next victim and dies the following day, Shahrzad vows ruthless vengeance. She volunteers to be the next bride, determined to survive longer than the others and end Khalid's cruel reign over their kingdom. The next day, he takes her as his bride, and she must say goodbye to her family---possibly forever, not sure if death awaits her at sunrise. Determined, Shahrzad uses her charms and wits to survive through the nights, keeping Khalid entertained with enthralling tales until morning comes, and they face the vicious court together. Khalid returns to Shahrzads chambers each night to hear more of her stories, and the unexpected happens; they end up falling for each other and becoming forever entranced by one another. Will Shahrzad be able to stick to her plan, to kill Khalid, for the best of her kingdom? Or will they fall deeper into each other, creating a bond to last a lifetime? The Wrath & the Dawn, by Renée Ahdieh, is a thrilling read from start to finish, making the book impossible to put down. The story is filled with magical tales and epic romances as Shahrzad and Khalid inevitably fall deeper into each other and the trouble that they now create.